My flesh is rising up in me today, kicking back against this idea of suffering, of dying to self, of giving up my life in order that I might gain God, gain his life, be able to walk in the Spirit more effectively. My flesh and spirit are at war. I don’t want to die….
Author: ANNE
I'm a Jesus follower. Having a personal relationship with God, as opposed to knowing about God, is the most important decision you'll make. Did you know God wants to have a relationship with you? We have all kicked God out of his rightful place in our lives, making ourselves out to be our own god. He went through great lengths to forgive you so you can come back into a relationship with him. Ture peace and life can only be found in this rightful relationship with God. God doesn't disappoint. He is merciful, slow to anger, and forgiving. But you can only have this relationship by accepting that Jesus died on the cross in your place, taking your sin into hell where it belongs, taking your punishment upon himself. When you come to accept this and ask God to forgive you based on what Jesus did, he will forgive you, give you his very own life, and create in you a new person.
Six Word Stories
Fisherman on dock, crabs in bucket Angers flair, discussion had, marriage stronger Little boy ran, mother cleaned Tide spilled, people ran, village gone Sitting at table talking, made Haikus Eyes glued, in trance, technology abused Mother came in, TV went off Dog came over, breaths, room stinks Desperate dog begs, dog gets fed. Skiing down…
Silent Murder
Pearle stormed out of the room as soon as class was dismissed, barely taking time to zip her coat and put on her hat and mittens. Other teachers had made comments that bothered her but this one made her mad. She felt like a fish out of water in this school, all alone in the…
Ode to my Fireplace
Cold, hard, and dark A lifeless void Till a spark In union joins Kindling that’s dry Then, in new birth Ignites a flame That grows in height from the earth Small and tame In a moment the fire spreads Quivering as it works its task Consuming all its little bed Smoke ensues in aftermath Waiting…
Like A …
I greet my family like an octapus Stomach grumbling like a cranky toddler Driving like a maniac The restaurant is like my mother And the waitress like my dearest friend Ordering my meal like a brain surgeon Fingers drumming on table like Ringo Starr Stomach grumbling like a cranky bear The restaurant is like a…
Haikus
Flowers fade away With cold night’s oppressive dew New blooms burst at dawn Sunshine gives way as Twilight signals the night’s rest The world is asleep Clouds gather, rain falls Softly showering as the Ground takes in its drink Hannah is awake She needs to go to sleep now For school is at stake Bill…
Fast Food Yum
Chorus I’m filling up my spare tire Without a thought to my attire It needs a little pumping up With deep-fried food in my gut My stomach hungers, growls and snares When I smell that deep-fried air The smell it wafts up my nose To fast food my spare tire owes Then my taste buds…
Undone
Chorus I’m on my knees again, Undone Unable to stand In the midst of this storm Verse 1 So I’m holding onto you, my Daddy Though you know all my faults You hold me tight, won’t let me fall Even when I feel so wrong Verse 2 Looking to you for your perspective Let me…
Second Chance
A harsh clang boomed with finality, rattling cold metal bars. There was no escape. Trapped like a caged animal, the man paced the small room. Time ticked. There was nothing to do but wait, forever, and pace. Dreams, once bright, squirmed to hide beneath a sea of regret. Alone, anger flushed through his cheeks. He…
Symphony
Fluid rhythm dancing free. Rise, fall, rise. Gentle wisps, slightly nudge. Alone, its finest tune. Solo, proud, waiting. Meet with chorus of wondrous harmony.